Low Voltage Electrical Design Engineer

Company Overview:

The client is a privately held, rapidly growing manufacturer of custom power distribution and control solutions serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets across the United States.

Specializing in designing and delivering custom-engineered low and medium voltage electrical products and control systems that power industries, facilities, and infrastructure across the United States. Company reputation is built on agility, innovation, and a progressive mindset, empowering every team member to make a direct impact on our success.

If you’re passionate about driving change in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and value agility, customer focus, and integrity, this is the role for you.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Low Voltage Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience designing low voltage (LV) electrical distribution equipment, including switchboards, panelboards, or industrial control panels. Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D is required; experience with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN is a plus.

This role involves close collaboration with mechanical and production teams to ensure fully integrated, manufacturable electrical designs. The position also requires hands-on factory support, strong documentation practices, and participation in continuous improvement and product development initiatives.

Location

This position is based on-site at our Addison, Illinois facility and requires presence in the factory five days per week to collaborate directly with production, mechanical, supply chain, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain low voltage electrical designs, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Design and layout systems for switchboards, panelboards, and control panels, including device selection and circuit integration
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper electrical-mechanical integration, including component layout, wire routing, and accessibility
• Prepare, verify, and release Bills of Materials (BOMs) and submittal drawings for production and procurement
• Provide hands-on factory floor support to troubleshooting wiring, connection, and design issues during assembly and testing
• Ensure designs comply with UL standards, NEC requirements, customer specifications, and internal manufacturing capabilities
• Support value engineering, cost reduction, and design standardization initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation, revision control, and drawing standards
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and delivery

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience with low voltage switchboards, panelboards, or control panel design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN preferred
• Strong understanding of single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring design for LV systems (≤ 600V)
• Familiarity with LV components, including circuit breakers, busbars, relays, meters, and control devices
• Working knowledge of UL standards (UL 891, UL 67, UL 508A) and applicable NEC codes
• Understanding of busbar sizing, short-circuit ratings, and thermal considerations
• Experience with protective device coordination and basic system design principles is a plus
• Experience preparing and releasing BOMs and engineering documentation
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and organizational ability
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Interest in continuous improvement and product development initiatives

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person